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Four suspects involved in the election-related mayhem in Pindiu, Hube LLG, Finschhafen District are now in police custody at the Lae cells. Morobe Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Samson Siguyaru said the men were escorted to Lae on Saturday afternoon by Water Police. He confirmed that police also recovered a firearm, 20 live rounds, and several […]
Three Correctional Service officers at Alotau’s CS Giligili Prison were charged with three counts of unlawful assault, drunk and disorderly, and insulting on Thursday. The charges stem from last Friday’s encounter with students and teachers at KB Primary School which caused an uproar among parents and citizens, the matter described as gross abuse of power.Amongst […]
Hela Province has delivered a resounding message of resilience and unity, successfully conducting its Local Level Government [LLG] Elections despite widespread doubt and public fears of failure. What many expected would be a turbulent and disorderly process instead unfolded with calm, cooperation, and a renewed sense of community leadership. In the lead-up to polling, concerns […]
Morobe police have confirmed the medevac of six people seriously injured in the LLG elections-related mayhem in Pindiu,to Lae by Manalos Aviation today. Morobe PPC, Superintendent Samson Siguyaru, said that Water Police were dispatched this morning to bring in suspects related to the incident. The problem at Pindiu occurred on Tuesday when a councilor who […]
Two people are dead, and nine others are being treated at the Pindiu Health Centre for gunshot and bush-knife wounds after LLG election-related violence in Pindiu, Hube LLG, Finschhafen District. More than 20 houses were also burnt down, Morobe Provincial Police Commander Superintendent Samson Siguyaru reported. Superintendent Siguyaru said this problem erupted on Tuesday, which […]
The Madang Students Association at the University of Goroka has extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Governor for Madang, Ramsey Pariwa, plus other Madang MPs who have assisted them out of Goroka early this week following a fighting incident between local villagers and a faction of the student body. “On behalf of the University of […]
Aung Myae Co. Ltd has opened its first full-scale supermarket in Vanimo Town, marking a significant expansion for the Myanmar-owned company and a notable development in West Sepik Province’s retail sector. The new outlet represents the firm’s largest investment since establishing operations in the region in 2012. Founded by brothers Htun Min Htet [Tom] and […]
Security has been tightened at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks counting center as counting for the Western Highlands Provincial local level government [LLG] elections officially commenced yesterday. Police presence around the counting venue was visibly hyped, with officers maintaining strict control over movement in and out of the area to ensure a safe and orderly […]
Manus students studying at the University of Goroka have safely begun their journey home after being repatriated from Madang. Member for Manus Job Pomat in a statement released this morning, confirmed that all the students were escorted on board the MV Lapan Oule last night. Their cargo, including personal belongings and supplies for the trip, […]
Counting for the Local Level Government [LLG] elections for the Western Highlands Province began yesterday at the counting centre at the Kimininga Regional Police Barracks.Wes Two wards were also declared for Kent Ward One in Kotna LLG, where the incumbent councilor and Kotna LLG President, Jerry Anis, retained his seat for another term, and for […]